Cheesy Spaghetti Sloppy Joes (Printable Version)
Messy, cheesy, and full of comfort, these sloppy joes turn spaghetti night into a handheld classic.
# Everything You’ll Need:
→ Filling
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1 pound lean ground beef
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1 small onion, finely diced
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2 cups water
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4 ounces dry spaghetti, broken into small pieces
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1 1/2 cups marinara sauce
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon black pepper
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1/2 teaspoon onion powder
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1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
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1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
→ Buns
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6 sturdy hamburger buns, split
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3 tablespoons garlic butter or margarine
# Steps to Cook:
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Heat a large sauté pan over medium-high heat. Add butter or margarine, then cook ground beef and diced onions together, breaking up the meat until browned and onions are soft, about 6 to 8 minutes. Drain excess grease.
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Add 2 cups of water to the pan. Stir in broken spaghetti and distribute evenly. Cover and cook over medium-high heat for 4 minutes until pasta begins to soften.
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Uncover and stir in marinara sauce, salt, pepper, onion powder, and garlic powder. Mix thoroughly and reduce heat to low. Simmer until pasta is fully cooked and sauce thickens slightly.
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While pasta finishes cooking, place split buns cut-side up on a baking sheet. Spread with garlic butter and toast in a 400°F oven for 4 to 6 minutes until golden.
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Remove pan from heat and stir shredded mozzarella into the hot pasta mixture. Mix until cheese is melted and the filling is creamy and cohesive.
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Spoon generous portions of cheesy spaghetti filling onto the toasted bun bottoms. Top with the remaining bun halves and serve immediately while hot.
# Extra Suggestions:
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Use fresh block mozzarella for best melting quality and flavor.
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Cooking the pasta directly in the sauce enhances its flavor.
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The filling improves after refrigeration, making it great for leftovers.